As a leader, keeping your team motivated and focused can be challenging. With so many strategies to keep track of, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Fortunately, there’s a solution – the EAR framework. What is the EAR Framework? The EAR framework is a simple and direct approach to leadership that can help you unlock your…
Fresh-Faced Graduates: Potential and Passion, But What’s Next? It’s that time of year, when you hire fresh-faced college graduates who come in ready to take on the world as Project Engineers. They’ve got the potential, they’ve got the passion, but what’s the best way to develop them and unlock their full potential? Don’t Get Stuck:…
As a construction leader, you have many responsibilities, including managing your team, overseeing projects, and communicating with clients and subs. But to be successful in your role, you also need to have strong interpersonal skills and build positive relationships with your team. In this post, we’ll explore the story of Marco (a fictional construction leader…
In-Person Interactions are Key to Building and Maintaining Trust in Construction Remote Work is Quietly Eroding the “Trust Bank” of High-Performing Team Members Building Trust Requires Face-to-Face Interaction Prioritizing In-Person Interaction is Crucial for Effective Delegation and Productivity As the pandemic forced businesses to adjust to remote work, the construction industry was no exception. While…
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale, “The Hobbit,” the main character Bilbo Baggins sets out on an epic journey. Along the way, he encounters three trolls who threaten the success of his quest. If he was going to achieve his goals, he had to overcome them. Just as Bilbo needed to outwit the trolls to continue…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming More Likable and Building Stronger Relationships with Coworkers. Have you ever wondered why you feel isolated in your organization, even though you’re a high performer? It’s because people like the results you produce, but they don’t like you. If you want to become less isolated, be more likable. How do…